2026 Rivian R1S
Electric Midsize / large SUV
The 2026 Rivian R1S is sold in the U.S. as a electric midsize or large SUV with 25 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the R1S Dual Max (22in), is EPA-rated at 410 miles with 84 MPGe combined efficiency. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of B. Owners have filed 14 complaints, most often about forward collision avoidance.
Specs & fuel economy (EPA)
| Configuration | Powertrain | Drive | Engine / motor | City | Hwy | Comb | Range | kWh/100mi | Charge (240V) | Annual fuel* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R1S Dual Large (22in) | Electric | 4WD | 264 kW ACPM | 94 | 77 | 85 MPGe | 329 mi | 39.5 | 12 h | $900 |
| R1S Dual Standard (22in) | Electric | Part-time 4WD | 208 kW ACPM | 92 | 77 | 85 MPGe | 270 mi | 39.9 | 9.5 h | $900 |
| R1S Performance Dual Large (22in) | Electric | 4WD | 264 kW ACPM | 94 | 77 | 85 MPGe | 329 mi | 39.5 | 12 h | $900 |
| R1S Dual Max (22in) | Electric | Part-time 4WD | 264 kW ACPM | 91 | 77 | 84 MPGe | 410 mi | 39.9 | 15 h | $900 |
| R1S Performance Dual Max (22in) | Electric | Part-time 4WD | 264 kW ACPM | 91 | 77 | 84 MPGe | 410 mi | 39.9 | 15 h | $900 |
| R1S Dual Large Plus (22in) | Electric | 4WD | 264 kW ACPM | 89 | 75 | 82 MPGe | 330 mi | 40.9 | 12 h | $900 |
| R1S Performance Dual Large Plus (22in) | Electric | 4WD | 264 kW ACPM | 89 | 75 | 82 MPGe | 330 mi | 40.9 | 12 h | $900 |
| R1S Dual Max (20in) | Electric | Part-time 4WD | 264 kW ACPM | 86 | 74 | 80 MPGe | 380 mi | 42.0 | 15 h | $950 |
| R1S Performance Dual Max (20in) | Electric | Part-time 4WD | 264 kW ACPM | 86 | 74 | 80 MPGe | 380 mi | 42.0 | 15 h | $950 |
| R1S Dual Large (20in) | Electric | 4WD | 264 kW ACPM | 85 | 72 | 79 MPGe | 300 mi | 42.9 | 12 h | $950 |
| R1S Dual Standard (20in) | Electric | Part-time 4WD | 208 kW ACPM | 85 | 72 | 79 MPGe | 258 mi | 42.9 | 9.5 h | $950 |
| R1S Performance Dual Large (20in) | Electric | 4WD | 264 kW ACPM | 85 | 72 | 79 MPGe | 300 mi | 42.9 | 12 h | $950 |
| R1S All-Terrain Dual Max (20in) | Electric | Part-time 4WD | 264 kW ACPM | 82 | 73 | 78 MPGe | 370 mi | 43.2 | 15 h | $950 |
| R1S All-Terrain Performance Dual Max (20in) | Electric | Part-time 4WD | 264 kW ACPM | 82 | 73 | 78 MPGe | 370 mi | 43.2 | 15 h | $950 |
| R1S Dual Large Plus (20in) | Electric | 4WD | 264 kW ACPM | 85 | 72 | 78 MPGe | 317 mi | 43.1 | 12 h | $950 |
| R1S Performance Dual Large Plus (20in) | Electric | 4WD | 264 kW ACPM | 85 | 72 | 78 MPGe | 317 mi | 43.1 | 12 h | $950 |
| R1S All-Terrain Dual Large (20in) | Electric | 4WD | 264 kW ACPM | 82 | 70 | 76 MPGe | 289 mi | 44.4 | 12 h | $1,000 |
| R1S All-Terrain Performance Dual Large (20in) | Electric | 4WD | 264 kW ACPM | 82 | 70 | 76 MPGe | 289 mi | 44.4 | 12 h | $1,000 |
| R1S Quad Max (22in) | Electric | 4WD | 201 kW ACPM | 80 | 71 | 76 MPGe | 374 mi | 44.4 | 14 h | $1,000 |
| R1S Tri Max (22in) | Electric | 4WD | 201 and 233 kW ACPM | 81 | 70 | 76 MPGe | 371 mi | 44.6 | 15 h | $1,000 |
| R1S All-Terrain Dual Large Plus (20in) | Electric | 4WD | 264 kW ACPM | 76 | 67 | 72 MPGe | 292 mi | 46.9 | 12 h | $1,050 |
| R1S All-Terrain Performance Dual Large Plus (20in) | Electric | 4WD | 264 kW ACPM | 76 | 67 | 72 MPGe | 292 mi | 46.9 | 12 h | $1,050 |
| R1S Quad Max (22in UHP) | Electric | 4WD | 201 kW ACPM | 75 | 67 | 71 MPGe | 338 mi | 47.3 | 14 h | $1,050 |
| R1S All-Terrain Tri Max (20in) | Electric | 4WD | 201 and 233 kW ACPM | 72 | 63 | 68 MPGe | 329 mi | 49.8 | 15 h | $1,100 |
| R1S Quad Max (20in AT) | Electric | 4WD | 201 kW ACPM | 71 | 63 | 67 MPGe | 325 mi | 50.1 | 14 h | $1,150 |
*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year and EPA reference fuel/electricity prices. Source: fueleconomy.gov vehicle records.
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Recalls (2)
Exterior Lighting
highProblem: Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2025-2026 R1S and R1T vehicles. One or both front turn signals may fail to illuminate and flash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Turn signals that do not function properly increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Rivian will inspect and replace the front turn signals as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 29, 2026. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1833. This is an expansion of Recall 25V387. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 31, 2026.
Seat Belts
highProblem: Rivian Automotive, LLC (Rivian) is recalling certain 2022-2025 R1T and 2022-2026 R1S vehicles. The bolts that secure the second-row driver and passenger side seat belt retractor assemblies may be improperly tightened.
Risk: An improperly secured seat belt retractor may not adequately restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Rivian will inspect and tighten the bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 2, 2026. Owners may contact Rivian customer service at 1-888-748-4261. Rivian's number for this recall is FSAM-1795.
Owner complaints
14 complaints filed
3 involved a crash, 0 a fire, 2 injuries, 0 deaths reported by owners.
Filed by year — 2025: 5 · 2026: 9
Most-cited components
- Forward Collision Avoidance — 4
- Latches/Locks/Linkages — 4
- Service Brakes — 2
- Electrical System — 2
- Vehicle Speed Control — 2
Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.
Crash ratings
NHTSA has not published 5-Star crash ratings for this model year.
Other R1S model years
2027 R1S
0 recalls · 0 complaints
F2025 R1S
10 recalls · 51 complaints
F2024 R1S
6 recalls · 17 complaints
F2023 R1S
9 recalls · 73 complaints
F2022 R1S
12 recalls · 6 complaints
Sources & method
Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.
EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records (ids 49732, 49716, 49735, 49719, 49722, 49724, 49726, 49718, 49721, 49733, 49717, 49736). Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.